US | American Civil Liberties Union Denver Can 'Corral' Convention Protesters: Court Judge rules security concerns take priority over free speech By Rob Quinn Posted Aug 7, 2008 4:15 AM CDT Copied Democratic officials tour Invesco Field on Thursday, July 24, 2008, where Barack Obama is scheduled to deliver his nomination speech on the final night of the Democratic National Convention (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski) A federal judge has ruled that protesters can be confined to a fenced-in zone at the Democratic National Convention because security concerns outweigh activists' right to free speech, Reuters reports. The ACLU and a coalition of protest groups had brought a lawsuit against Denver and the Secret Service over plans concerning what activists have labeled a"freedom cage." Read These Next Minneapolis shooter had a plan—and grievances. American Taylor Townsend gets an earful after her US Open win. Belichick's girlfriend is embracing 'gold digger' idea. A pregnant 17-year-old died after a road rage shooting. Report an error